US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting US-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth…
SK Hynix: South Korean chip giant raises $26.5bn in US share sale
South Korean computer chip maker SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn (£19.8bn) in its New York share offering, marking the largest ever listing by a foreign firm in the US. The company, a key supplier to artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant Nvidia, said on…
World Cup: ZaÎre-Emery overcome with emotion after first France apppearance
Coming off the bench to play for Les Bleus, French midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery was overcome with emotion while talking to reporters after a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco. The 20-year-old reflected on his stellar season, both at his club PSG and…
We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The main home-swap listings platforms vet their members and invite them to review one another. But the Association of British Insurers advises hosts to check that their home and contents insurance provides the cover they need before hosting guests. It…
Wildfire kills 12 in southern Spain as victims found in vehicles
The death toll from a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain rose to 12 after six more victims were found, authorities said Friday. «The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths,» the…
Rotterdam: Pressure builds on Europe’s biggest port to be greener
The port says it is making efforts to shift its business model. «We try to work together with the polluters, and slowly phase them out,» says Oscar van Veen, director of innovation at the Port of Rotterdam, speaking on a small boat in the harbour. He…
Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian officials on Thursday said the country had captured an IS-linked cell responsible for two bomb blasts during French President Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to Damascus earlier this week. «The cell responsible for the terrorist bombings that…
All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
The hottest week in haute couture was accompanied by scorching temperatures as the biggest names in the world of fashion and celebrity descended on Paris for Couture Week. Brands such as Schiaparelli, Balenciaga, Chanel and Dior showcased custom,…
World Cup 2026: Mbappé’s breakthrough sends France past Morocco to semi-finals
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in a hard-fought quarter-final encounter, with Mbappé opening the scoring after initially missing a penalty in the first half. Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of the tournament on 60 minutes before Dembele doubled Les…
How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
A newly launched government app will now allow victims in South Korea to electronically track the location of their stalkers in real time. Officials say they hope the app will help ensure stronger protection for stalking victims, but some experts…